Milton Lavern Russell

Milton Lavern Russell, age 81, a Van Buren County, TN resident and native was born August 14, 1936 and passed away July 31, 2018 at his residence following a three-week illness.He was a veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard, self-employed farmer, member of Rock Island Church of Christ and son of the late Colley Leon and Johnnie Willene Safely Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by great-grandson, Calvin Henley Ingram. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Johnny Solomon of Rock Island, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Regina Russell of Rock Island; six grandchildren and spouses, Bryan and Misty King of McMinnville, TN, Eric and Amanda Simmons of Doyle, TN, Whitney and Jerrod Arnold, Beth and Jeremy Duggin, Stephanie and Jared Ingram and Wes Solomon all of Rock Island; and fifteen great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Mike Steakley and Roy Terry to officiate. Interment will follow in Crain Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at High’s.Memorial contributions may be made to the Crain Hill Cemetery fund.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.